Learning through experience definitely makes an impression, but isn't it better sometimes to learn from the successes and failures of others? Scripture tells us that those who came before us are examples for us (1 Cor. 10:6 and 11), given that we could learn what to do-and what not to do. Few offer us the lessons that Elijah does.Looking...

Elijah and Gunther have been friends for years, so Elijah didn’t hesitate to offer Gunther a place in his clan. He doesn’t regret it, but he didn’t think about how hard it would be for him to see the man he loves every day without being able to tell him how he feels. There’s no way he wants to ruin their friendship, though, especially with everything that’s happening around them.

When Jason Stone first looked in the safe deposit box, he had no idea what the three items meant. He had no idea why he was chosen, and he had no idea what was in store for him next. He couldn’t rely on his parents, they’ve been dead for over five years. Would his foster parents be there for him, or would he be on his own again? His boring life as a freshman in high school was about to change. The question he had was would it be for the better or for the worse? Once his summer was over he would know who stood with him and who stood against him. Being fifteen is hard enough, throw in uncertainty, insecurity, and confusion and there is no telling who is going to come out the winner.

This book is an expos of the not-so-loving God of the Biblesomeone you wouldnt like if you really knew him. Here you will embark upon a journey through the vast and dangerous terrain of the Bible landscape. This is a journey not for the fearful but for the courageous, and the Rev. Dr. Kuykendall will be your guidehaving made this journey many times himself. You will start your journey beginning in Genesis and continue on it until you reach the last verse of the book of Revelation. You will see things and think about things that many would prefer not to. But for those who persevere, their reward will be to know who their God is as compared to the God of the Bible and to know how the world could be more tolerant and peaceful if only those of the Abrahamic faiths would let go of their image of a vengeful warrior God.

Master storyteller Christopher Paul Curtis's Newbery Honor novel, featuring his trademark humor and unique narrative voice, is now part of the Scholastic Gold line! Elijah of Buxton, recipient of the Newbery Honor and winner of the Coretta Scott King Award, joins the Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning and beloved novels. This edition includes exclusive bonus content!Eleven-year-old Elijah lives in Buxton, Canada, a settlement of runaway slaves near the American border. Elijah's the first child in town to be born free, and he ought to be famous just for that -- not to mention for being the best at chunking rocks and catching fish. Unfortunately, all that most people see is a "fra-gile" boy who's scared of snakes and tends to talk too much. But everything changes when a former slave steals money from Elijah's friend, who has been saving to buy his family out of captivity in the South. Now it's up to Elijah to track down the thief -- and his dangerous journey just might make a hero out of him, if only he can find the courage to get back home.

Important American periodical dating back to 1850.